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Parsons Corporation · 3 months ago

Vulnerability Researcher Intern Summer 2026

positionUS - FL, West Melbourne
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$21.88/hr - $38.27/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Vulnerability Research Intern for Summer 2026 to join their team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced researchers to reverse engineer and exploit systems, while developing tools and proof-of-concept exploits.

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Responsibilities

Reverse Engineering binaries using Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or IDA Pro
Setting up fuzzing testing and analyzing results
Analyzing embedded hardware systems to understand their architecture and operation
Writing software to develop Vulnerability Research enabling tools
Developing proof-of-concept exploits for x86, x64, Arm, MIPS, RISC-V, etc
Learning a LOT

Qualification

Reverse EngineeringC/C++PythonGhidraBinary NinjaVulnerability ResearchUnderstanding vulnerability classesComputer architecturesOperating systems

Required

Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Ghidra or Binary Ninja
Coursework and labs for reverse engineering
Coursework on computer architectures and operating systems
Hands-on experience with C/C++ (and/or Rust) and Python for tooling/automation
Understanding of common vulnerability classes
US Citizenship is a REQUIREMENT for this position

Preferred

Practical experience in developing POC exploits for binary programs
Experience building fuzzing harnesses and crash minimization/triage pipelines
Experience developing and/or playing Attack-Defend style Capture The Flag (CTF) events

Benefits

401K

Company

Parsons Corporation

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Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
dateFounded in 1944
location
Pasadena, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.parsons.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
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Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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